GREAT STAGES Baritone vocalist Andrew Garland (above) of Kingston, who has sung at Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center, performs a benefit concert at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Kingston to raise funds for the church’s 300th anniversary. He will be accompanied by concert pianist Estela Olevsky of Argentina in a program of works by Fernando Obradors and Cole Porter, and of American folk songs. A reception follows.
222 Main St., Friday, June 3, 7:30 p.m.; $25, $20 advance; call 781-585-3051.
CLASSIC COMEDY Priscilla Beach Theatre in Plymouth presents the popular comedy “Noises Off,’’ directed by Ross MacDonald, who recently starred in the Huntington Theatre production of “Arcadia.’’ The story centers on rehearsals for a lame production called “Nothing’s On,’’ while a worse nightmare begins backstage.
800 Rocky Hill Road, Friday-Saturday, June 3-4, 10-11, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m.; $30, $24 seniors; www.pbtheatre.org.
MEMORIAL DAY The town of Duxbury, among many other communities statewide, holds a Memorial Day parade, stepping off at 10 a.m. from Myles Standish Cemetery on Chestnut Street and marching to First Parish Church, 842 Tremont St. Army Major General Paul Hurley, chief of chaplains, will speak at 11:15 a.m. at the church.
PLANT SWAP Adams Farm in Walpole hosts its annual New England Plant Swap. Participants divide their perennials and houseplants, share their excess seedlings, annuals, tools, garden art, and books, and are welcome to take home plants, tools, and books of equal value to what they bring.
999 North St., Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m.-noon; www.newenglandplantswap.org.
WILD PLANTS Children can be introduced into the world of plants as herbalist Jessica Grabowski leads a Children’s Herbal Walk at Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset, showing how to identify common weeds and how to use some of them.
236 Jerusalem Road, Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m.-noon; ages 6 and up, $8, $5 members, www.hollyhillfarm.org.
HUNGRY SOUNDS Hungrytown lyricist Rebecca Hall and instrumentalist Ken Anderson, whose three albums have received wide radio play, perform at the John Curtis Library in Hanover.
534 Hanover St., Wednesday, June 1, 7 p.m.; free.
DAILY PAINTINGS Lisa Daria Kennedy, who was diagnosed with cancer as a young adult, has been making a small painting daily for the past six years. A reception for her exhibit “Lisa Daria Kennedy: Daily Paintings’’ (above) will be held at the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury on Sunday, June 5, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
189 Alden St.; exhibition continues through Aug. 14.
WORKSHOP Also at the Art Complex, artist Deborah Quinn-Munson’s serene paintings of the sea and shore evoke thoughtful reflections of time and place. “Nature does all the work; I just pay attention and paint,’’ she said. She holds a workshop at the museum running from Friday evening, June 3, through Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5. The cost is $225; register at www.artcomplex.org.
OKLAHOMA Award-winning singer-songwriter John Fullbright (above right) performs on Friday, June 3, at The Spire Center in Plymouth. Fullbright recently recorded a live album at the legendary Blue Door listening room in Oklahoma City.
The Spire Center, 25½ Court St., Friday, June 3, 8 p.m.; $25, www.spirecenter.org.
The Chandler Travis Philharmonic, a nine-piece ensemble from Boston, takes the stage at the Spire the next evening.
Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.; $20.
MUSICAL THRILLER The Norton Singers present “Jekyll & Hyde,’’ a musical thriller.
Weber Theater, Wheaton College, Norton, Friday-Saturday, June 3-4, 10-11, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m.; $28 door, reduced prices in advance; www.nortonsingers.com.
LOCAL ARTISTS A display of “Hingham and Beyond, South Shore Communities’’ includes works of 20 artists in a gallery show that features original pieces from shell design, recycled materials, silk screen, jewelry, photography, and paintings.
Hingham Public Library, 66 Levitt St., opening Saturday, June 4.
HISTORIC SALE The Randolph Women’s Club hosts its annual yard sale, featuring clothing, jewelry, furniture, and odds-and-ends. Proceeds benefit restoration of a historic town landmark, the Jonathan Belcher House.
360 North Main St., Saturday, June 4, 9-3; www.jonathanbelcherhouse.org.
BOAT PARTY The Friends of Hingham Harbor help the Hingham harbormaster kick off summer by hosting the “Touch A Boat’’ event. Children are encouraged to climb aboard the harbormaster’s boat, explore a lobster boat, or enjoy a tour of Hingham Harbor.
Iron Horse Park, Hingham Harbor, Saturday, June 4, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; www.hinghamharbor.org.
FOUR HANDS ON A GRAND Christine and David Hagan, a piano duo team, play works by Mozart, Schubert, Gershwin, and Sousa in Conversations at the Meetinghouse.
Unitarian Church of Sharon, 4 North Main St., Friday, June 3, 7 p.m.; free.
ART APPRAISAL Hingham resident Arthur Garrity, a professional fine art appraiser, offers oral appraisals of etchings, prints, or original oil or watercolor paintings. Appraisal fees benefit the Hingham Historical Society’s Heritage Museum Project.
South Street Gallery, 149 South St., Saturday, June 4, 10-3; call 781-749-0430 for appointment.
RECEPTION “Persistent Memories,’’ a three-person exhibition, shows work by Nina Earley, Stacey Piwinski, and Brian Wilson that were guided by memories.
South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road, Cohasset; reception Friday, June 3, 6-8 p.m.
Send information about events at least two weeks in advance to Robert Knox at rc.knox2@gmail.com.
